Commentary - America's Future

By Romina Boccia • Aug 05,2019 Career Advice

No Shortcuts: 5 Tips for Launching the Career of Your Dreams

I am living my dream. Over the last 10 years, I’ve built a career as a policy expert in Washington, DC. My job is to inform the public, Congress, and...

By Cindy Cerquitella • Aug 02,2019 Culture

Learn it, Live it, Love it: The Summer Vacation Edition

Next week I’m headed to the Outer Banks for a week of relaxation and blue-sky thinking #AFFleisure. But don’t worry, my AF love never sleeps, I’ve got a board meeting...

By Josh Evans • Jul 31,2019 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: Another Big Tech Lawsuit, Charter School Successes, and a New Threat to Smartphone Privacy

Each week, we’ll be featuring opinion pieces from the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. Do you dream...

By Lydia Pitea • Jul 30,2019 Culture

Autumn is Coming – A Reading List for Readiness

It’s officially the end of summer. A moment of silence please. But if you’re like me, the summer isn’t necessarily a relaxing time. In the nonprofit world, as with the...

By Chloe Anagnos • Jul 26,2019 Professional Development

How to Make Time for Professional Development

Making time for professional development can be a challenge, especially when we already balance work, volunteering, family time, and other activities. Learn to leverage what extra time you do have...

By Hallie Drew • Jul 24,2019 AF Community

Weekly Writers Round-Up: The DC Statehood Fight, Dishonest Debates over the Minimum Wage, and Building Shadier Cities

Each week, we’ll be featuring opinion pieces from the alumni and current participants of AF’s Writing Fellows Program. A few highlights from the past week are below. For more information...